Friday, February 20, 2009

Home sweet home

I absolutely love Buenos Aires. The city has such a metropolitan European flavor, in the heart of South America. The city never sleeps, but lacks the overwhelming pretense of cities like NY. The steaks cost as much as a Big Mac, are served on a large wooden plank, and grilled to PERFECTION. You can also get any cut of meat you want for 8 dollars - Ive seen stuff on the menus that they wouldnt dream of serving in the states. Beef heart on a stick, anyone? Headed to an Argentine soccer match in a few days (gonna sport my light blue, baby), after which I am going to head north to the birthplace of Che Gueverra. I have met a few Argentines during my travel, and I can say that I haven´t been disappointed in the least in the reality of my expectations. The most beautiful people in the world are here. Great designers, too. Ive spent hours thumbing through local artists works, marveling at the prices and energy of their creation. Of all the places I have been, BA is definitely my favorite. I am going to give it another week, and if my enamoration hasn´t worn off, I might look for a job teaching English. But, I haven´t visted Tigre yet, which may change everything. And, of course Carnaval is right around the corner. I should have brought my BurningMan wardrobe. Guess I will have to make due with what I have...

1 comment:

Susan said...

It sounds like you are having lots of fun!
Eating steak.
Looking at beautiful people.
ten cuidado durante carnaval!